Podcast appearances and mentions of elissa weinzimmer

This episode is part two on bravely having tough conversations. Click here to listen to part one. If you listened to my last episode, you know that tough conversations like breaking the news about an upcoming job change to your employers and family are necessary for growth, and choosing to have them can be an act of bravery. And perhaps now you're ready to have these talks about moving on, going forward, and making changes in your professional and personal life… But you're not exactly sure how to begin the actual conversation. So, today I'm sharing seven practical tools to help you have the conversation and say what you want without getting derailed. Being prepared and having a plan before you walk into these conversations can help you to feel confident and empowered. At the end of the day, you can't control all of your circumstances, but you can control your reactions, your energy, and the way you approach the big moments in your life, tough conversations included. I'm here to give you encouragement and help you stay the course so you can bravely open up to those in your life. In this episode, you'll learn... [06:06] Why you should set intentions for your conversations, and consider the risks and payoffs in advance [09:56] How to create a simple top line message and write talking points to help you steer the conversation [17:53] Why practicing what you're going to say will help alleviate your nerves, and the benefits of role-playing the conversation [20:39] How preparing yourself energetically helps keep you in the right frame of mind [22:56] Celebrate the fact that you did the difficult and brave thing, no matter what happens This season is all about the different kinds of leaps you can make in your life. If you're looking for habits and tools to keep you going after your leap, be sure to tune into this episode. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode39 Links mentioned in this episode… Hardwiring Happiness by Dr. Rick Hanson Episode #35: Finding Your Authentic Voice with Elissa Weinzimmer

Finding your authentic voice and using it regularly can be difficult. When today's guest, Elissa, literally lost her voice, she decided to dedicate her life to helping other people not only protect their voices but learn how to use them in conjunction with a regulated nervous system. In today's episode, my guest Elissa Weinzimmer shares about how a vocal hemorrhage led her to take a leap into a career as a vocal and presence coach, and how she is now experiencing a second leap rediscovering her singing voice and making music. If you're taking a leap of your own, no matter how big or small, finding your voice (in a world that limits so many voices) means staying in the present moment and supporting your nervous system. And Elissa has some great tips and resources to help you do just that. In this episode, you'll learn... [02:14] What a vocal and presence coach does and the types of people who seek this support [08:22] How Elissa suffered from a vocal hemorrhage, how that led her to start her business teaching voice, and how she found her singing voice again [19:02] What embodiment is and how Elissa uses it in her voice body connection process [25:54] The limitations that block different people from using their voices and how the polyvagal theory can help you to safely find your authentic voice [33:44] About how the polyvagal theory relates to your nervous system and how it functions [43:16] Elissa's advice for someone preparing to quit a job (or other scary scenario) and how to help regulate your nervous system in those moments If you're considering your own courageous career change, be sure to tune into this episode. Get full show notes and the episode transcript: https://www.lisahoashi.com/leaplikeme/episode35 Links mentioned in this episode… Deb Dana's Beginner's Guide to Polyvagal Theory

One day this fall, I was scrolling through my Instagram feed, when I saw a post from my friend Josh. It was a screenshot of Texas Governor Greg Abbott's response to President Biden's mask mandate. Gov. Abbott wrote “Biden's vaccine mandate is an assault on private businesses” and below in the caption Josh wrote “I DO NOT comply.” My first thought was “Eesh, I need to unfollow my friend Josh.” But as my finger moved to hover over the button my second thought was: “Elissa Weinzimmer... you've got one person in your feed who's not in your silo of agreement. This is an actual chance to practice Conversation Culture.” In his comment, Josh had also said that he really wanted responses, especially from people who disagreed. So I took him at his word and instead of unfollowing, I commented. A real conversation ensued, and now we've brought that conversation to this podcast. Thank you so much Josh Trent, CEO of Wellness Force, for opening your heart to speak with me in a way that most of us avoid. Josh and I agree that these conversations - that really hearing each other - are the keys to creating change in our world. We hope this conversation is helpful to you, and if it ignites something that you want to share please reach out to either or both of us... we genuinely want to hear from you.

Today I'm joined by Elissa Weinzimmer, an award-winning vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically. Today you will learn so much about your voice and the voice body connection. We talk about your metaphorical voice and why it is essential to speak your truth and live authentically. “When we express ourselves impeccably we are purifying our being. When we don't express ourselves we are creating toxicity.” - Elissa Weinzimmer Links: Christie's Website: https://www.sasssays.com  Christie's Instagram: @sasssays Elissa's Website: https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/ Elissa's Instagram: @voicebodyelissa Voice Body Connection Exercise: https://www.instagram.com/p/CRCB7HXjVbK/  Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth podcast episode with Sophia Sunwoo: https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/blog/episode74

In this special episode of Tiffany & Yu, we're sharing a conversation that happened in the Diversability Leadership Collective (http://diversability.mn.co), Diversability's members-only community to accelerate disability leadership, influence, and advocacy. We were joined by voice and presence coach Elissa Weinzimmer and DLC member Alissa Lauzon to discuss the ways in which we can speak our truth about our disability and access needs at work. ---- Show notes & transcript: http://tiffanyyu.com/podcast/040 ---- Sign up for the free masterclass on September 15: https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/a/2147494525/d7M62uKP --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/imtiffanyyu/message

In this episode of Your Story Medicine, I welcome Elissa Weinzimmer, an award-winning vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically. Learn more about Elissa and her offerings: Visit her website: www.voicebodyconnection.com Follow her on Instagram: www.instagram.com/voicebodyelissa Elissa is hosting a FREE masterclass next Wednesday, September 15 on how Speaking Your Truth Doesn't Make You Unprofessional.  Click here to reserve your spot Check out our past interviews:: “Speak from Your Vagina” “The Voice of My Ancestors” Subscribe to our weekly love notes: www.yourstorymedicine.com

Today's guest is Elissa Weinzimmer who is an award-winning vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically. Elissa's clients include Broadway stars, television personalities, politicians, and CEOs. She has led workshops for WeWork, Equinox, Microsoft, eBay, Instacart, and more, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Healthline, SheKnows, Adweek, and Kajabi. Learn more about Elissa below: Website Podcast Facebook Instagram Youtube ∗∗∗∗∗∗ Interested in signing up for Kajabi? Get a BONUS ACTIVATION CALL for being a podcast listener. If you enjoyed the podcast please leave a review and rating to help inspire more online entrepreneurs to take their business to the next level. Your review will help create more Kajabi Heroes. Share this episode on social media & tag us to get a shoutout on the show: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Interested in being a guest on the podcast to share your Kajabi journey with the world? SIGN UP FOR OUR GUEST LIST!

Welcome to the 39th episode of the Give A Heck Podcast! Join Dwight Heck and his guest, Elissa Weinzimmer, to discuss how she lost her voice at a young age and the healing process she underwent that rekindled her vocal skills and a new purpose. As someone vigorous and creative before as a student, Elissa admitted to getting obsessed with not working at one point in her life. Unfortunately, because of overworking, Elissa developed a case of mononucleosis that eventually led to her losing her voice. In this episode, Elissa and Dwight discuss yoga and meditation, body and mind connection, the effects of hustle culture, and more. In this episode, you'll learn: · Growing up with a love for singing and experiencing vocal hemorrhage at 21 · Hustle culture normalizes ignorance toward the outcries of well-being · Yoga and Meditation: Tackling the stimuli of discomfort and anxiety · How to be more present? · The associations and connections you make matter more than you think · And much more! ~ About Elissa Weinzimmer: Elissa Weinzimmer is the founder of Voice Body Connection, empowering speakers and singers to have healthy, powerful voices. After losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of the voice. Through her courses and podcast, she has helped thousands of students to find their voices and speak their truth. Elissa has coached for eBay, WeWork, and Equinox and has been featured by Career Contessa, Kajabi, Healthline, and SheKnows. Elissa held an MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy from the University of Alberta and was the recipient of the Clyde Vinson Award for Excellence from the Voice and Speech Trainers Association. ~ You can find Elissa Weinzimmer on… Website: https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-weinzimmer/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/voicebodyconnection https://www.facebook.com/elissa.weinzimmer Twitter: https://twitter.com/voicebodyelissa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voicebodyelissa/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSgCXX_WwmOkHl8HFpR0u5w Connect with Dwight Heck! Website: https://giveaheck.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/give.a.heck/ Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dwight.heck Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0i

On today's episode, I chat with Elissa Weinzimmer, a performer turned director who shares her experience of overcoming the loss of her voice - literally! From a very young age, Elissa had always been a performer. In her college years, she found herself “doing it all” while she could, which resulted in her having a vocal hemorrhage, acid reflux, and muscle tension dysphonia. Although Elissa was told to take one month of vocal rest she refused to let this hold her back from continuing her journey in working in the arts! “I want to help people prevent what I went through so that they can have a happy and healthy voice that doesn't break down on them.”Elissa now shares her story, knowledge, and experience to help others going through similar things!On this episode we dive into: Muscle tension dysphonia: what causes it and how to prevent it.Throat chakras and how to balance them.Finding your voiceListening to your bodyThe anatomy of the throatBody and emotional connection The take-home: Elissa credits her newfound voice to the experience she had, in completely losing it. Ranging from singers to lawyers and even physiotherapists, she uses her knowledge to help all those who are struggling. Finding your voice can be something we all struggle with at different times in our lives. Whether it's speaking up for ourselves or having the ability to hold our tongue in moments where it might be best to - there are always ways for us to help ourselves find a balance, and Elissa shares advice on how to do that! “If we don't authentically express ourselves, we end up clogging ourselves in a way - or, we end up feeling spent.” Every moment is an opportunity warriors, and balance can be found in each one! Get in touch with Elissa Weinzimmer: Business Instagram: @voicebodyelissaElissa's Website: https://www.voicebodyconnection.comFacebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/voicebodyconnection/—Get in touch with Michelle: The Muve Collective: www.themichellewolfe.com** For a limited time only $50 discount code "Muve50" for the yearly subscription. Instagram: @themichellewolfe Collective Instagram: @muvecollectiveEmail: michelle@muvelife.comI am now working with one of my favourite brands, Puratae! I have been searching for some time now to find a product from a company where I truly feel aligned with the brand and all of the contents within the product. These greens are 100% clean and are packed with high nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals in every serving and they are truly serving my body and mind well! I start every day with my Puratae greens and the product (honestly) tastes like candy. Puratae also donates 10 meals to children in need for every bag of product sold - so if you are looking for a high-quality product that is going to be a huge step in helping you reach your goals, go check it out at: muvelife.puratae.com. Use discount code: MUVE10 at checkout for 10% off!

Elissa Weinzimmer is an award-winning vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically. http://voicebodyconnection.com Elissa's clients include Broadway stars, television personalities, politicians, and CEOs. She has led workshops for WeWork, Equinox, Microsoft, eBay, Instacart, and more, and has been featured in Thrive Global, Healthline, SheKnows, Adweek, and Kajabi. http://voicebodyconnection.com

Happy spring equinox today! Today is the day of the year where we get to celebrate the first day of spring, where the day is equal to the night, where we transition from the end of the zodiacal year, the oceanic dream-like ethereal realms of Pisces season into the fiery initiatory spark of creation that is Aries season. What seeds have been incubating for you? What spark of creation will spring forth from you now? Your courageous individual gifts and creations are welcomed and so needed in this new earth reality. Support yourself. Nourish yourself. Nurture your seeds. Trust your process and intuition. Trust that the incubating seeds will spring forth in divine timing. Have faith and find joy in the seeds and uncertainty beneath the earth. So many sweet RESOURCES to plug into hosted by some of my incredible colleagues: You may have heard them on my latest free online event NURTURING THE NEW PARADIGM. Sign up here to catch the replay finale where all the speaker talks will available for 72 hours from March 20th-23rd. Elissa Weinzimmer and Voice Body Connection presents Episode 68 On spring equinox with Virginia Rosenberg. Listen to the podcast here. Kelly Shay and Harmonious World presents Healing, Harmony, and Hope Spring Equinox Virtual Retreat Today! March 20th 11-2pm PST / 1-4pm CST / 2-5pm EST Register here. $25-$34 Support and listen to BIPOC healers, participate in an afternoon of yoga, comedy and conversations on developing our relationship with plant relatives. Stephanie Elizabeth Briggs and Heart blossom presents SPRING EQUINOX CIRCLE A FREE Live Online Ritual & Gathering ⚘Today! March 20th 11-12pm PST / 1-2pm CST / 2-3pm EDT Register here. An embodied grounding and guided meditation journey to guide towards finding your seeds of possibility that have incubating. Replay available. Accessibility notes: People of all genders are welcome. Live call won't have captions, but the replay will. Elayne Kalila Doughty and Priestess Presence Temple presents Priestess as Ceremonialist: Leading from the Center of the Hive Register here. A FREE 4 day online Journey March 21st—24th where you will get to dive deeper into embodying the 5 faces of ceremonial leadership. I am the Challenger archetype. Fitting right?! Are you the Midwife, EdgeWalker, Mystic, Challenger, or Ecstatic? Live opening and closing ceremonies, replays available. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/adrienneerophillips/message

How do we listen to really know if we are speaking our truth in our daily grind? When do we know if we are using our authentic voice or if we are repeating repetitive, memorized scripts inside our own bubbles of agreement? Elissa shares stories and examples to help us become more connected to our own inner truth, both at work and at home. This helps our ability to problem solve and create new solutions so that we don’t get stuck in stress, fear, and a feeling of unsafety. She also shares her 4-step model to transform conversations from a cancel culture into a conversation culture as a way forward to truly stand up for what’s right with openness, acceptance, and love. Enjoy this conversation with Elissa. Understand listening beyond what we typically consider by listening to your body, getting curious and having a team mindset as a starting point to tough conversations. Elissa Weinzimmer is an award-winning vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique, concrete approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically.  Elissa's clients include Broadway stars, television personalities, politicians, and CEOs. She has led workshops for WeWork, Equinox, Microsoft, eBay, Instacart, and more, and has been featured in Business Insider, Thrive Global, Healthline, SheKnows, Authority Magazine, Career Contessa, Adweek, and Kajabi.   “Don’t forget that being truly present means listening and not just speaking.”  - Elissa Weinzimmer   Valuable Resource:   Conversation Culture   https://voicebodyelissa.medium.com/cancel-culture-has-divded-us-what-we-need-is-conversation-culture-64ae568b322f   Listen IN Notes: 3:39 – How listening and voice work together – communication starts with two aspects: speaking and listening. A deeper sense of truth that people sometimes fail to tap into and share. 7:39 – Talking about the concept of conversation culture – as a response to cancel culture 10:57 – When do we walk away from a conversation/cancel vs. when do we converse/engage. 15:23 – The idea of soul in vedic philosophy. Concepts of creation, maintenance, and destruction instead of good and evil. 18:08 – Elissa shares when she started being aware of voice, communication, and conversation, specifically focusing on her memories as a child. 28:02 – Turning point that allowed Elissa to speak her words for those around her and not only for herself alone. A vocal hemorrhage, acid reflux, and severe clenching of muscles that lost her trust in her voice. How she learned to do less and just be. 34:09 – She shares tips on how to help people listen to you and your voice better. 41:03 – A strategy to help you when you’re running a meeting to bring  charisma and presence in a remote meeting or on video. 43:22 – How to balance listening with having a voice that is authentic creating the foundation for a conversation culture. The three circles as self-focus, balanced focus, and others-focus. Key Takeaways:   “Speaking and listening can happen with various organs of the body. It doesn’t necessarily need to be our vocal folds and our ears, but the ability to perceive what is going on, take it in, understand it, and then share our next piece of expression is the full process. It’s not complete without the half that is listening.” – Elissa Weinzimmer   “The deepest truth that we have to express is also able to be heard, able to be listened to, able to be received. So, if you feel like you’re good at speaking your truth but your truth is intense, violently hurting people around you, I think there’s always going to be a deeper layer of truth underneath that accounts for the fact that true communication includes speaking and listening.” –Elissa Weinzimmer   “When we have this manner of just shoving what we don’t want to deal with under the rug, canceling it in some form or fashion, it’s very difficult to live in alignment with our deepest truth.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “There’s a part of ourselves that we’re not listening to, and when we’re not listening to that part of ourselves, how can we truly, effectively listen to others?” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “Listening doesn’t just have to deal with only listening to the other person, it also has to do with listening to yourself at the same time, and never leaving yourself behind, because it’s your own inner listening that’s going to help you understand how to proceed.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “When we get to that space of curiosity, new possibilities can arrive. New solutions to the world’s problems can arise. So, to me, the purpose of doing work where I am seeking alignment with my own inner truth, expressing my truth with the world, communicating with others around me, listening to others around me, the purpose of all of all is so that we can access a quality of energy where new solutions can arise. We can expand, we can grow, we can feel more fully of ourselves; then, we’re just living better lives.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “Our presence draws people into presence with us.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “Don’t forget that being truly present means listening and not just speaking.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   “When we align with our inner truth, when we express it with the world, when we communicate with each other in a balanced, present way, it literally raises our vibration… just like a ripple process, it ripples around us and affects other people around us… it starts to elevate people in the society, and in that way, using our voices liberates us.” - Elissa Weinzimmer   Notes/Mentions:   Conversation Culture   https://voicebodyelissa.medium.com/cancel-culture-has-divded-us-what-we-need-is-conversation-culture-64ae568b322f   Mini-Course www.voicebodyconnection.com/minicourse Connect with Elissa Weinzimmer:   www.voicebodyconnection.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-weinzimmer/   Connect with Raquel Ark:   www.listeningalchemy.com Mobile: + 491732340722 contact@listeningalchemy.com LinkedIn    

Speaking our truth is the most important work we can do in our lifetimes. Find out why and how to do so in this episode. Plus, discover how our voice connects to our presence and authenticity and what it can reveal about yourself. This show is a must-listen for anyone who feels like they don’t have a voice, are unheard, or want to reclaim their truth.Elissa is a voice and presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection. After suddenly losing her own voice at age 21, Elissa began studying the mechanics of voice. Over time she developed a unique approach that empowers performers, leaders, and speakers to optimize their voices and share them more authentically.Quotes to remember: “Not only was I not allowed to talk, but I didn’t know how to talk about what had happened to me.”“The impulse for expression is in every cell of our body.”“Mastery of anything is about doing the necessary and releasing the excess.” Takeaways:Being good can be damaging too, to fit within a good-bad paradigmWe had our intuitive ways of understanding the world and creating, before we were provided a system and structuresWe warm up to check in with our body and nervous systemAsk yourself: Am I doing what I’m doing with an economy of effort?All physical issues have their roots in mental, emotional, and spiritual aspects because you cannot separate these aspectsYou are meant to vibrate at your authentic energyCreativity is less creating and more receivingWe have been living in a capitalistic acquisitional culture that says that what you want is over there, rather than the truth that it is right hereAuthenticity is asking yourself “what’s here?”What you’ll learn:How and why Elissa lost her voiceWhat it means to have a voice on the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual levelsHow Buddhist principles weave into using our voice and creatingWhat it means to have an authentic voicePointers on how to cultivate your authentic voiceA practice on how to trust and yield to what isHow to get in touch with what you’re feeling and to be present with the Voice Body Connection processMentioned on the podcast: https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/Untamed - Glennon DoyleFind Your Voice Speak Your Truth podcastVirginia RosenbergBig Magic - Elizabeth GilbertFind Your Voice, Speak Your Truth mini-courseLinks:InstagramYoutubeFacebookLinkedinElissa's FREE Masterclass: Why We Freak Out on Camera + How to Solve It

My guest this week is Elissa Weinzimmer, a voice and presence coach living in New York City.  Elissa shares some of her incredible journey so far and is on a strong social justice mission as she strives to help everyone raise their awareness about not just vocal health but speaking their truth, mindfully and without restriction.   Elissa is the founder of Voice Body Connection with Elissa Weinzimmer - Visit her website to learn more here and has her own podcast "The Find Your Voice, Speak Your Truth" Podcast - listen here I'm looking forward to hopefully catching up with Elissa in person in 2021 once Broadway opens again! For now, I'm inspired by our catch up and the brilliant work she is doing to help others.  Within the interview Elissa references this brilliant song written by Jason Robert Brown and shares the trauma of losing her voice right around the time she was in his voice class at USC.  She also references the band Moonchild Listen to their album "Voyager" here  Happy Friday everyone x

Today I am so excited to share my conversation with Elissa Weinzimmer. I think most of us can relate to the notion of losing our voice...most of us metaphorically. Elissa's journey is one of a literal loss of voice and what that meant to her identity. She and I are on similar missions to create safe spaces where you can talk about things you don't talk about anywhere else. More about Elissa: Elissa Weinzimmer is Founder of Voice Body Connection, empowering speakers and singers to have healthy, powerful voices. She has been a voice and presence coach since 2011. Through her courses and podcast, she has helped thousands of students to find their voice and speak their truth. Elissa has coached for ebay, WeWork, and Equinox, and lives in New York City with her sweet pup Ernie. To follow Elissa on her journey find her at https://www.voicebodyconnection.com/. xoxo, Jessi This is My Truth is a newly launched podcast, and I'd love to know what you think! Please consider leaving a review, comment or rate the podcast on Apple Podcasts. If my message resonated with you, please share with others in your circle who may benefit as well! It would be much appreciated! You can connect to This is My Truth on: *PRIVATE* Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/238438050699433/ Leave me a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisismytruthpodcast/ Email: jessinshuraleff@gmail.com Web: www.jessishuraleff.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/jessi-shuraleff/message

Have you ever lost your voice? There are many reasons why you might loose access to your voice or loose the ability to control how your voice comes out...and it's not all technical. If you ever felt like you weren't able to communicate or sing like you want to, then this episode is for you!   We chat about:   Elissa's experience of loosing her voice in college, and not even being able to communicate what she knew or needed. Thinking about our voice in terms of a metaphor that allows us to communicate freely What happens when you try to sound like someone you aren't. Your identify and your perception of your voice.   If you want to transform your singing and discover your own unique voice so that you can let it free, you can head over to this no cost training here > https://www.starsinger.co/captivatenow

Dream Interview: Oprah Winfrey In any social situation, our voice is the very first thing that the people in front of us notice and remember. Therein is the reason why developing your voice is so important. Elissa Weinzimmer of Voice Body Connection teaches you how to get in touch with your voice for maximum impact. In a world where first impressions can dictate entire relationships, you’ve got to make sure you’re ready to make a splash from the get-go. With the help of some vocal exercises for strengthening your voice and increasing your range, Elissa helps you find a way to make your presence stronger than ever. Facebook link: https://www.facebook.com/voicebodyconnection/ Linked In link: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elissa-weinzimmer Instagram link: https://www.instagram.com/voicebodyelissa/ You Tube link: http://www.youtube.com/c/ElissaWeinzimmer

Dream Interview: Oprah Winfrey In any social situation, our voice is the very first thing that the people in front of us notice and remember. Therein is the reason why developing your voice is so important. Elissa Weinzimmer of Voice Body Connection teaches you how to get in touch with your voice for maximum impact. […]

In this intro episode to the podcast, which I recorded on May 26, 2019 (my 34th birthday!), I get super personal with my story about losing my voice and how I became a voice coach. Plus I talk you through the How To Speak Your Truth framework. Of course, this first episode wouldn’t be complete without stepping up on my soapbox to share why I think speaking your truth matters so much in our world. I’m so honored you’re here, welcome! For more information, including how to join the Speak Your Truth Membership Community, visit www.howtospeakyourtruth.com.

On today’s episode of Medium Well I chat with Elissa Weinzimmer, a voice and presence coach and the founder of Voice Body Connection. We talk about building your presence through being present, how mindfulness plays a role, and even do some on-air live coaching to help me be more concise and articulate on this podcast! Elissa is a gem and her thoughts and advice resonated with me deeply as her advice was so much deeper than what you might expect from a speaking coach. In this episode, we discuss: How she decided to be a voice and presence coach and her story Why we shouldn’t judge how we speak How she uses vocal coaching to help individuals be more authentically themselves How having a voice is changing, and why we need to be using our voice How to stop shouting and cut through the noise to reach the right people How to change habits— vocal and otherwise How to be more present and have a stronger presence A live, on-air coaching session to help me improve my speaking on the podcast

Hosts Randy Thomas and & Arnie Wohl, along with Music Connection Magazine-Senior Editor Mark Nardone, sit down with Bay Area sensation Marteen, to get the story behind his hot new single "Sriracha." Then, "American Idol" WINNER Nick Fradiani talks about life and music after "American Idol," including fulfilling a dream and playing live at 'Daryl's House' earlier this year. We also hear from Elissa Weinzimmer, a Holistic Voice and Yoga Coach who brings us this weeks installment of the Tip Jar. Elissa provides a quick lesson on 'How to Find Your Most Resonant Voice,' every time. And finally, cohost Randy Thomas shares info about her 4th Annual VOMastery.com event on 10/27 & 10/28 at the Sportsmen's Lodge in Studio City, CA.

As speakers, there's one tool we must nurture, understand, and use correctly if we want excellent results. What is it? Our voice! And I'm not talking about the words coming out of our mouth, I'm talking about our actual vocal cords and the sounds we're making with them. This tool is often left out of the conversation as we focus on storytelling, getting over our nerves, and connecting with the audience, but it is vital to our success as speakers. Without our vocal cords, we have nowhere to go. On today's episode, I interview Elissa Weinzimmer, a vocal health educator, presence coach, and the founder of Voice Body Connection in New York City. Elissa works with Broadway stars, major television personalities, politicians, and CEOs to help them improve their presence, voice, and express themselves more fully. During our conversation, Elissa shares: common mistakes speakers make with their voice two voice warm up exercises to do before getting on stage how to take care of your voice a few techniques to use your voice correctly on stage ...and so much more!  I even try out one of the exercises and it's not only effective, but also hilarious. Learn more about Elissa's work at voicebodyconnection.com. Interested in the Speaking School for Women? Registration closes next week, September 19th! Get more information here or email me at angela@speakersisterhood.com. 

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Elissa Weinzimmer is a vocal health specialist and the founder of Voice Body Connection. Her mission is to help performers and professional speakers share their authentic voices more fully and more often. Elissa is the creator of How Your Voice Works, the online course explaining the anatomy and mechanics of the human voice. Additionally, she is the Managing Director of Vibrant Voice Technique, a revolutionary approach to enhancing the voice through vibration.

Books: Actor-y An Actor Prepares (Stanislavski) - tried and true about how NOT to act in novel form The Second Circle (Rodenburg) - prior recommend - about acting, being present and harnessing your life-force for good! Acting In Film (Caine) - it’s a quick read and some if it seems a bit trickster-like, but it’s a unique point of view about film acting from one who has been doing it for decades.   Human-y (modern classics) The Alchemist (Coelho) - if you haven’t read this yet, please do… now, please! The Catcher in the Rye (Salinger) - if you just skimmed this in middle or high school, go back and read it - great seamless example of transparent inner life. To Kill A Mockingbird (Lee) - story about prejudice vs. compassion - go back and read it!   (front list-ish) Between the World and Me (Coates) - OK I haven’t read this yet, but it’s on my nightstand and the reviews are nuts! Conceived in letter form from the author to his son. A Little Life (Yanagihara) - I’m not gonna lie, this book is loooong but the writing is acute and one of the 4 main characters is a actor. Takes place in NYC over several decades. If you have the time and the bandwidth for sadness, it’s a great read. Girl on the Train (Hawkins) - This was the big thriller hit last year and of course they are making the movie as we speak. Can you say unreliable narrator? (I knew you could).   Ted Talks: Researcher Brene Brown in her now infamous talk about vulnerability https://www.ted.com/talks/brene_brown_on_vulnerability Neuroscientist Jill Bolte Taylor - about the stroke she had in her 30’s which transformed her understanding of existence https://www.ted.com/talks/jill_bolte_taylor_s_powerful_stroke_of_insight Dan Pallotta’s most recent about humanity and dreaming together https://www.ted.com/talks/dan_pallotta_the_dream_we_haven_t_dared_to_dream   Classes in LA: Jamison Jones Acting Studio -- just moved to Burbank The masterclass is an ongoing scene study class Monday nights from 7-11 in Burbank (across the street from Argentum photolab) Grand Opening for the Burbank space on May 14th at 4pm and on May 19th at 7pm there is a FREE Open class It's a class about finding your power as an an actor and honing your skill and unique sensibility. It's also about pointing out your weaknesses and your actor ticks and tells and getting rid of them, it's about awareness and specificity and being able to walk in the audition room or onset or stage with your most confident self, with your work prepared and complete. Email: jonesactingstudio@gmail.com   Art of Acting 5-week Shakespeare Intensive 5 weeks, 20 hours per week, 10 of which will be in rehearsal for a play -- by WS! If you mention my name, you’ll get a 50% discount! http://www.artofactingstudio.com/classes/shakespeare-intensive/ Audition Class with me - Breathe -- stop choking! Two Saturdays per month in June, July and August, I will be giving an audition class around breathing. We’ll focus on scenes or speeches you would be preparing for auditions and how to breathe through them (and not hold your breath) so you can stay connected to the inner life of the character and to your scene partner/reader. Come once -- come again. We will work with whatever you got and make it better! Space TBA in Burbank or Hollywood. Email me: lauren@firstbreathspeech.com if you’re in LA and you’re interested!   Online Class: How Your Voice Works - Elissa Weinzimmer (Episode #12 - Your Voice and Your Vibrator) How Your Voice Works is a new online class from vocal health specialist Elissa Weinzimmer, explaining the anatomy and mechanics of the voice in clear and simple detail. Visit www.voicebodyconnection.com and enter your information to get the first module of the course for free!   New mobile headshot with The Headshot Truck -- in LA and coming to NYC soon! http://www.theheadshottruck.com/ One of my acting students works as a make-up artist for them - ask for Kristin! Go where the truck is or have it come to you -- starts at $300 and is quick and fun.   Apps: Mediation -- Ok people, I have been remiss in the meditation, but I am re-upping and have found some good apps for you to try...   Meditate Me --Kelly Howell - The Brain Whisperer -- there is one for $2.99 and I think it’s worth it. It’s a guided mediation so we can help our brains to process our thoughts and experiences - like our bring laundry, you know? Dirty shirts cleansed and folded and back in the drawers? http://meditate.me/   Sattva This one is free and the structure of the app is pretty cool with a timer and a choice to engage in challenges and post on FB etc. There is a plethora of meditations from which to choose, which is super-fab. The sound quality is not up to the bar set by the tech, but they work just fine. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sattva-meditation-timer-tracker/id930904592?mt=8 Speech Ring I’ve developed an articulation tool that everyone is LOVING so far -- we’re not going to sell it online yet, though as we are still in the testing stage, but if you take my summer workshop classes OR you send me a message from the Facebook page we can probably work out a way for you to have one! Re-brand - taking a break -- if you want to know about all we’re cooking up, please go to the website and sign up for the mailing list so you don’t suddenly suffer from FOMO!

This week I Skype with Elissa Weinzimmer, a vocal health specialist. She’s got a new program explaining in detail How Your Voice Works launching later this month. She’s also the co-creator of the Vibrant Voice Technique with David Ley where vibrators are used to improve your vocal production and resonance. Elissa attended the University of Southern California and after losing her voice she began to study and then became certified in Fitzmaurice Voicework ®.In 2012 she earned an MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy at the University of Alberta

Elissa Weinzimmer, Voice and Movement Coach, found her career path when overuse and acid reflux caused her to loose her voice and through her study of Fitzmaurice Voicework TM she found her path to teaching and helping others with helping others to find their own voice.  After pursuing an MFA in Theatre Voice Pedagogy at the University of Alberta in Edmonton Canada she recently moved to New York City and is building her own teaching studio and Vibrant Voice Techniques.  We talk about; the importance of maintaining your voice under demands, how to build a teaching studio, using technology to expand the scope of the teaching geographically, helping performers find their public speaking voice, differences between the younger voice and older voice and how to open their awareness to their instruments, when to seek vocal help and how a voice coach can help singers stay healthy.